Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
Demystifying Reinforcement with Horses
When we handle horses and especially when training, we are often using some form of reinforcement. There are two main types of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jun 1
- 4 min
Horses Moving Toward Wholeness
Over the past few years, I’ve met a few horses who have undergone what can only be described as a transformation. While I am always happy...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- May 4
- 3 min
Bitless Bridles and Pressure
I’ve heard critics of bitless bridles say they apply too much pressure to the horse. I find this an interesting statement. When riding in...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Mind-Emptiness
To be a person that horses feel fully comfortable and safe with,our minds need to be empty. Humans spend a lot of time in their heads,...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Putting Love in the Hands
Every time we touch a horse we are communicating. One of the best things an instructor ever said to me was ‘put love in your hands.’ I...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Feb 3
- 3 min
Food, Safety and Sex
There are many things that are important to horses, with these three high up. After thinking about it I find that many things easily fit...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 2
- 3 min
Walking with Horses
One of my all-time favourite things to do with horses is hand walking. The benefits of this are enormous and it’s enjoyable too. Benefits...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
Emotional Regulation
Looking to our own emotional state is essential to be able to create a space that is safe and positive for our horses. If horses feel...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Oct 1, 2022
- 3 min
How Bit-Free Riding Calms Horses
When I switched from riding with a bit, to riding bit-free, a lot of things changed and shifted. I found myself connecting and...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
Confident horses
We would all like our horses to feel confident. A confident horse is open, inquisitive, and brave enough to go to unfamiliar places or...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jul 12, 2022
- 3 min
Natural Horsemanship
Everyone has heard this term by now, but what does Natural Horsemanship mean? To most it means a break away from the traditional way of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
Balance
I was going to write an article about rider balance, but as I explored the topic I thought of other situations where balance plays an...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
The Stages of Horsemanship
I suggest there are three main horsemanship stages – riding, training, and connecting. I will look at these in a linear way, while being...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 2, 2021
- 3 min
Groundwork with Horses
Time spent on the ground with our horses has enormous benefits. It enhances our relationship with our horse, helping us understand and...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Working Trot
A steady, forward, working trot is the jewel in any horse’s crown. Whether you are riding for pleasure or competition, this is an...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min
How to Give Treats to a Horse Safely
A few months ago, I shared an article called Horses that Bite. In the article I said I don't give horses treats until the biting...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Feb 21, 2021
- 3 min
Horses That Bite
A horse spends 17 to 18 hours per day eating. Can you imagine how strong their jaws are? Plus, they have nice big teeth at the front of...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
Dealing with the JigJog Horse
Some horses seem unable to walk calmly along and are constantly doing a jigjog. It is not a walk or a trot, but a bouncy jogging that is...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Nov 15, 2020
- 3 min
What Does Connection Look Like?
The following is a question I was asked that really got me thinking. “I am wondering if I truly understand the term ‘connection’ with my...
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Suzy Maloney B.Eq.Sc.
- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
Shut-Down Horses
Recently I went to view a horse as a potential purchase for a client. The current owner ran the horse around a round yard for a few...
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